Post-school Disability Study Options
Exploring accredited pathways and future opportunities
This information session is designed for:
- Students in Life Skills programs at mainstream schools (finishing T3)
- Students attending special schools
- Students from Specialist Support Programs (SSPs) (e.g. St Edmund’s, Karonga School, St Lucy's and similar settings)
- Parents and carers
- Teachers and support staff
Date: Thursday 27 August 2026, 6-8pm
Objective
This session will showcase the range of supported educational pathways available after high school for young people living with disability.
Attendees will gain insight into how students can be supported to:
- Transition into further education and training
- Access accredited study options
- Build skills for employment and independence
- Navigate available services and supports
Speakers
- Jay Reddy, Outreach Support Officer, HKCC
- Kerrin McCormack, Counsellor Hornsby TAFE
- Olivia Gergawy, Community Engagement Advocate, MTC FutureReady
- Jini Tsai, Local Area Coordinator - Northern Sydney, NDIS to talk post-school transition supports
- Taine Carter, Community Engagement Lead, Love of Dogs Academy to discuss their Animal Advocate Program and supported Cert II in Animal Care
Location
This event will be held at Hornsby Library, Room 8 and on Zoom.
